Description

5-Fluoro-2-nitrobenzoic acid (CAS: 320-98-9) is a high-purity fluorinated nitrobenzoic acid derivative with the molecular formula C₇H₄FNO₄. This compound is widely utilized in pharmaceutical synthesis, agrochemical research, and as a versatile building block in organic chemistry. Its unique structure, featuring both a fluorine substituent and a nitro group on the aromatic ring, enables selective reactivity in coupling reactions, nucleophilic substitutions, and catalytic transformations. With a purity of ≥98%, this product is rigorously tested via HPLC, NMR, and mass spectrometry to ensure consistency for critical applications. Packaged under inert conditions to prevent degradation, it is ideal for researchers requiring precise and stable intermediates for drug discovery, material science, and specialty chemical development.

Properties

• CAS Number: 320-98-9
• Complexity: 227
• IUPAC Name: 5-fluoro-2-nitro-benzoic acid
• InChI: InChI=1S/C7H4FNO4/c8-4-1-2-6(9(12)13)5(3-4)7(10)11/h1-3H,(H,10,11)
• InChI Key: GHYZIXDKAPMFCS-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Exact Mass: 185.01243577
• Molecular Formula: C7H4FNO4
• Molecular Weight: 185.11
• SMILES: C1=CC(=C(C=C1F)C(=O)O)[N+](=O)[O-]
• Topological: 83.1
• Monoisotopic Mass: 185.01243577
• Synonyms: 5-Fluoro-2-nitrobenzoic acid, 320-98-9, DTXSID70372049, DTXCID80323082, 608-702-4, 3-fluoro-6-nitrobenzoic acid, MFCD00055635, BENZOIC ACID, 5-FLUORO-2-NITRO-, 5-fluoro-2-nitro-benzoic Acid, 5-Fluoro-2-nitrobenzoicacid, 5-fluoro-2nitrobenzoic acid, 5-fluor-2-nitrobenzoic acid, SCHEMBL357813, 5-fluoro-2-nitro benzoic acid, SBB028510, STL417811, 5-Fluoro-2-nitrobenzoic acid, 98%, AKOS000478542, AKOS034830332, AB02285, AC-3986, CS-W002269, FF33175, AS-15733, SY001851, DB-023891, F0694, NS00121613, ST50407349, EN300-50136, Z600389888, InChI=1/C7H4FNO4/c8-4-1-2-6(9(12)13)5(3-4)7(10)11/h1-3H,(H,10,11

5-Fluoro-2-nitrobenzoic acid serves as a key intermediate in the synthesis of fluorinated pharmaceuticals, including protease inhibitors and antibacterial agents. Its nitro group facilitates reduction to amines for further functionalization, while the fluorine enhances metabolic stability in drug candidates. Researchers also employ it in peptide coupling reactions and as a precursor for fluorescent dyes. In agrochemicals, it contributes to the development of herbicidal and fungicidal compounds.

Safety and Hazards

GHS Hazard Statements

• H315 (100%): Causes skin irritation [Warning Skin corrosion/irritation]
• H319 (100%): Causes serious eye irritation [Warning Serious eye damage/eye irritation]
• H335 (97.9%): May cause respiratory irritation [Warning Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure; Respiratory tract irritation]

Precautionary Statements

• P261, P264, P264+P265, P271, P280, P302+P352, P304+P340, P305+P351+P338, P319, P321, P332+P317, P337+P317, P362+P364, P403+P233, P405, and P501

Hazard Classes and Categories

• Skin Irrit. 2 (100%)
• Eye Irrit. 2 (100%)
• STOT SE 3 (97.9%)

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